Technology Record

The wait is over: the Autumn 2024 issue of Technology Record is out now!  With over 50 contributors from Microsoft and its partner network across 172 pages, our new magazine explores AI, Dynamics 365, digital twins, sustainability and much more. We hear from a range of Microsoft executives, including Nicole Dezen, Satish Thomas, Peter Hazou, Parag Ladha, Jessica Hawk Didier Ongena and Felice Miller.  Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e9pz4a7j #Microsoft #AI #Dynamics365 

It has been a busy year for the Technology Record team, but we wouldn’t be able to sign off for a short festive break without first looking back at some of the exciting content that we have covered over 2024, including: 🚗 Microsoft’s Dominik Wee discussing the transformative role of AI in the manufacturing and mobility industries 👩 Our women in tech roundtable, featuring Christine Bongard of the The WIT Network, Anna Radulovski of WomenTech Network and Gavriella Schuster 💻 A discussion with Satish Thomas on the value that Microsoft’s partner ecosystem provides and new business opportunities available through the Microsoft cloud  🤝 An executive interview with Nicole Dezen on how the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is continuing to grow and some of the developments that are on the horizon Read about these and more highlights from 2024: https://lnkd.in/eKZJ8S4J Happy holidays to all of our readers! #AI #Cloud #Copilot 

Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab has developed Sparrow to collect data from some of the most isolated regions in the world via camera traps and acoustic sensors. Information is then processed using PyTorch-based wildlife AI models and sent directly to the cloud. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evFV_6Ub #AI #sustainability #biodiversity

“One of the most effective ways to accelerate adoption of AI initiatives is by leveraging lighthouse locations to demonstrate feasibility and business impact against high-priority scenarios,” says Microsoft’s Sam Murley.    Our latest cover story highlights the tangible business value of AI to stakeholders with examples from customers like The Coca-Cola Company’s IT services firm CONA Services, Coles Group in Australia, Siemens and Toyota Motor Corporation.     Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecqbryTY   #AI #Microsoft #GenAI 

Our Winter issue is out now, featuring an exclusive interview with Microsoft’s Nicole Dezen on the opportunities available to Microsoft partners.    “We continually introduce new AI capabilities and tools that empower our partners to drive innovation, enhance productivity and create new business opportunities,” she says.    Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eMg4zssd   #MSPartners #Microsoft #AI 

Just in time for Christmas: the Winter 2024 issue of Technology Record is out now! 🎁 With over 50 contributors from Microsoft and its partner network across 176 pages, our new magazine explores AI, Teams and much more. We hear from a range of Microsoft executives, including Nicole Dezen, Sam Murley, Ilya Bukshteyn, Chad Hamblin, Indranil Sircar, Silvia Candiani, Parul Bhandari, Eric Basha and Shanthi Rajagopalan Read the full issue: https://lnkd.in/eqXDrviz #Microsoft #AI #Teams 

“Microsoft’s Zero Trust Maturity Model guidance serves as a reference for how government organisations should address key aspects of pillar-specific functions for each pillar using Microsoft cloud services,” says Microsoft’s Steve Faehl #security #Microsoft #ZeroTrust

Suncorp Group has announced a five-year partnership with Microsoft to revolutionize the insurance industry through the accelerated use of AI and public cloud. Absolutely love and appreciate the vision for their initiative – putting people at the heart of this transformation as they build the future of insurance. Key benefits for Suncorp employees and customers include:    ☀️ Improved Service: Quick access to relevant information for accurate and timely support. ☀️ Faster Claims Processing: Simplified claim summaries, with a single view of each claim, saves significant time for claim managers, leading to quicker resolutions. ☀️ Enhanced Accessibility: Personalized and efficient services for easier access to support and information.    Kudos to the exceptional cross-functional teams at Suncorp and Microsoft for their swift progress from assessment to production across AI initiatives. Look forward to all the innovation this will bring! Adam Bennett Steven Worrall

Mercedes-Benz AG rolls out free update to its MBUX Voice Assistant to over three million vehicles, initially available in German, British English and American English. The ChatGPT-powered free update has been designed to provide accurate and up-to-date answers to a wide range of questions.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekdGczrr    #MercedesBenz #technology #MicrosoftAzure 

Registration is now open for ISE 2025, which takes place in Barcelona, Spain, from 4-7 February 2025. The annual tech show for the systems integration and audiovisual industry will be “the most dynamic and engaging show yet”, according to organisers Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) and co-hosts AVIXA and CEDIA.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEu5cfDj    #technology #audiovisual #ISE2025